Bonds and investments
KCHA issues bonds to finance affordable housing across the region. Access investor information, including credit ratings, official statements, rating reports, and links to official filings on MSRB EMMA.
Issuer overview
Issuer Type: Housing | Revenue Rating (S&P): AA
Bonds Support Affordable Housing
Bonds issued by KCHA support critical investments in housing as public infrastructure throughout King County. Tax-exempt bonds can provide permanent financing for much-needed affordable rental homes.
KCHA is committed to maintaining our strong bond ratings, and to being as transparent as possible with the investor community and with the public.
Through careful financial planning, strategic use of bonds and other financial instruments, and responsible management of long-term obligations, KCHA has become a leader among public housing authorities in preserving affordable housing and ensuring the long-term sustainability of its portfolio.
Rating details and history (S&P revenue)
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| Rating | Outlook | Date | Reports & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | Stable | Nov 2024 | 2024 – Full Analysis |
| AA | Stable | Aug 2023 | 2023 – Full Analysis (Kirkland Heights) |
| AA | Stable | Nov 2021 | 2021 – Summary Analysis (Pooled Hsg Rev and Refunding Bonds) |
| AA | Stable | Sept 2021 | 2021 – Full Analysis (Workforce Housing Preservation Pooled Refunding Revenue) |
Official statements
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MSRB EMMA® Links
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| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 49477A | Affordable Housing Revenue Bonds |
| 494759 | Pooled Housing Revenue Bonds |
| 494762 | Revenue Bonds |
| 49476Y | Workforce Housing Preservation Pooled Revenue Bonds |
How do I buy King County Housing Authority bonds?
Follow the below steps:
- Learn about the bonds
- Read the Preliminary Official Statement (POS) available from this web site or from the participating brokers to learn more about the bonds, including their security, maturity dates, credit ratings, the types of projects they finance and other information that you may find important to help you make an informed investment decision. This website is not an offer to sell any bonds.
- Open a brokerage account
- You must have an account with one of the brokerage firms participating in the bond sale, or with another firm that can place an order through a brokerage firm participating in the bond sale. Please check to determine if your broker can place an order through the participating brokers. (If you have a brokerage account, go to Step 3.) If you do not have an account, you may open one and purchase bonds during the Retail Sale Order Period.
- Investors are encouraged to begin the New Account process well in advance of the sale date. Depending on the brokerage firm, internal new account procedures may take some time to process.
- Place your order
- Contact the broker with whom you have an account, either online or by phone, to get more information about how to buy bonds during the Retail Sales period. Discuss with the broker the number of bonds, the maturity date and the price at which you are willing to purchase the bonds, as well as any questions you may have from examining the Preliminary Official Statement (POS).